Irish PG and South Bend native Demetrius Jackson was drafted 45th overall by the Boston Celtics.
After a fantastic three year career that included two trips to the Elite Eight, Demetrius Jackson will enter the NBA with the Boston Celtics after being drafted 45th overall. Jackson's selection gives the Irish its third draft pick in the last two years after Jerian Grant and Pat Connaughton were both taken in last year's draft. The Irish have a chance to make it three drafts in a row next year when VJ Beachem will probably be a potential prospect.